Dry van vs flatbed for a fairly new driver?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jbrown87, Apr 24, 2024.

  1. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    even 5 years is too early to teach. I dont have the patience to teach, maybe im just getting too old. ha ha ha
     
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  3. snowmantrucking101

    snowmantrucking101 Heavy Load Member

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    Those tarps have taken a many a driver out with injuries...long term & short.
     
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  4. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Try it for two months, you can always go back.
     
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  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    One thing not mentioned here. FB drivers helping other FB drivers to tarp and throw straps. That was the norm back in the days, as they say. IDK, maybe things are different now.
     
  6. Jbrown87

    Jbrown87 Light Load Member

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    Thanks
     
  7. Jbrown87

    Jbrown87 Light Load Member

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    Yes my dm an planner have been inconsistent I’ve changed my mindset back to just paying my dues and not thinking about the money. I may be starting Pi&i may 13 still waiting on approval
     
  8. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I was sitting in a restaurant when this big driver struck up a conversation. Somehow it went to open deck. In typical fashion, big dude starts talking about how awful flat bedding has to be and (GASP!) the dreaded tarp.

    A petite female walked in and became interested in what big dude was saying. He apparently was one of those guys who lost his spine around women because he started to stutter and stammer. She smiled and said, “I flatbed.”
    “You????? Oh, well, I was always interested in learning yadda yadda 180 degrees about face, take back everything I said before….etc”

    Embarrassing. Stand your ground, hand. Don’t choke. If a small female can do the job, how hard can it be?
     
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  9. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    good story Triple Six, The young lady made him Clam up, ha ha ha.. Ya Know, i tip my hat to any young lady that can run a Skate Board, and
    do it running with the big boys. ha ha ha. Good for her. Heck, ill bet she can run it better than me. IM too freakin old, I have to sit down , just watching them chain and tarp. ha ha ha
     
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  10. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Ya know jbrown, Im really proud of you. You went from, not doing so well, to , LOOK AT YOU NOW. Good job buddy, keep up the great work. Your going to do very well in life. I can say "PROUD", i believe im old enough go be your Dad, Heck , Or GRANDPA, ha ha ha Good Luck bud.
     
  11. Jbrown87

    Jbrown87 Light Load Member

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    Thank you sir that means a lot
     
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